tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post543871754049509027..comments2014-07-01T09:40:06.230-05:00Comments on Art Attack: Making a Sloper with McCall's 2718 Fitting ShellUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post-286108360488162822012-10-31T12:12:53.581-05:002012-10-31T12:12:53.581-05:00Hi Michelle,
My main email has been down as the s...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />My main email has been down as the server is in NYC so I wasn't able to see PR's prompt about your message. My monkey business email is artattack77024@gmail.com. Back to your question, you would base your pattern size choice on your upper bust measurement based on the pattern envelope measurements, not the finished garment measurements. The reason I like the across chest measurement is that it is one straight measurement across the chest, not around the upper bust, which in my opinion leaves a lot of question as to where to place the tape. <br /><br />The across the chest measurment is based on a size 14 as the base. So, if you measure 14" from armpit crease to armpit crease you would use a size 14 pattern. For every half inch up or down you go to the next size. In my case, I measure 13.5" across so I use a size 12. The basis of this theory is that this neck/shoulder/chest area is the the most difficult to alter therefore, if you can fit that area correctly, you are left with adjustments in areas that are easier to alter. Does this make sense?<br /><br />The cross chest measurment is sort of hard to do by yourself. If you can enlist the help of a friend, here is a good way to do it: Shove a magazine under each arm. Have your friend measure across your chest from one armpit crease to the other. Go to the nearest 1/2". That is your starting point to figure from size 14. <br /><br />Like I said on your review, if you happen to find yourself being a size 12 I have an extra M2718 that has not been used. You are welcome to have it if you'd just pay the shipping cost. <br /><br />I hope this info helps! I seemed to be the only one on PR that would address your concern. While I thought your dress was adorable and could have just said that, it sounded like you were really asking for suggestions so I thought I would offer up mine. Feel free to email me directly at the above address. Happy to answer any questions you may still have.<br /><br />Best,<br />Dorcas in Houston<br /> Lone Star Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164463556309085652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post-4952404107912148052012-10-31T11:31:04.739-05:002012-10-31T11:31:04.739-05:00Also I can't seem to find McCall's 2718 an...Also I can't seem to find McCall's 2718 anywhere! Three JoAnn's in my area, and not even one copy (of any size) between them. Guess I'll have to scour EbaySewing OCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564024179276371533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post-11855936570650546242012-10-31T11:25:21.002-05:002012-10-31T11:25:21.002-05:00I also posted this on your PR review, but not sure...I also posted this on your PR review, but not sure if you saw it: I have a quick question as regards to choosing the pattern size based on the high bust. I assume you correlate your high bust to the closest "bust" measurement on the back of the pattern and not on the finished garment measures (which is how I typically decide which size to cut). If so, in my last dress I should have cut a 12 bodice which seems that it would be too big. Is this also the size I should purchase to make my sloper?<br />Sewing OCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564024179276371533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post-39492563759438699602011-10-03T20:23:05.686-05:002011-10-03T20:23:05.686-05:00I applaud you as you work through this process. I...I applaud you as you work through this process. I am too lackadaisical to do this and I KNOW that is a wrong attitude. You already sew gorgeous clothes and this will only make your sewing reach new heights. Wonderful!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post-47578931861204646802011-10-03T19:55:14.322-05:002011-10-03T19:55:14.322-05:00I am getting a good collection of the Palmer Plets...I am getting a good collection of the Palmer Pletsch books, dvd's and even their patterns and really like this method of fitting. I nearly always do a FBA, and a broad back adjustment, I also have to lengthen the body by 1" and then adjust for a sway back too.<br /><br />I have just rec'd my copy of their new jeans DVD which is a much longer process and on my to do list.<br /><br />Well done on your great fitting sloper.<br /><br />p/s my friend in Houston is asking that I join her on one of their sewing courses which I really want to do.pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378623664799105408.post-57930259481259565592011-10-03T11:25:11.054-05:002011-10-03T11:25:11.054-05:00Thank you for posting this! This is so TIMELY for...Thank you for posting this! This is so TIMELY for me. After a failed project for a fitted blazer that turned out to not be fitted at all (amd ruined some really nice fabric) - I just ordered a custom-sized torso sloper pattern for my tall, very pear-shaped body. Can't WAIT to get it and sew a sloper that actually fits me!<br /><br />It would be great if you get a chance to do any follow up posts about how to use a sloper pattern to adjust sewing patterns (from the Big 4) in the future.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />ChrisSewTypicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476849223678980036noreply@blogger.com